Drop-in youth centre returns to Paris’ Syl Apps Community Centre

By Casandra Turnbull

Completing EngageBrant surveys gives the county valuable feedback and, in some instances, can result in the return of much needed community services and programs

The County of Brant conducted a Youth Needs Survey this year where respondents commonly identified the desire to see a youth centre in Paris. Armed with that information and coupled by the fact that there’s an obvious absence in this type of programming, the Brant Youth Centre has reopened in Paris.

This drop-in program is hosted by County of Brant Recreation Staff at the Syl Apps Community Centre in Paris every Tuesday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm (excluding holidays)

The Brant Youth Centre first opened its doors in Paris at this same location back in 2016. The safe space for youth became the town hangout for older kids. Unfortunately, the program was relocated to the Scotland Community Centre due to low attendance. It operated in Scotland until this past spring The move to Paris fits the community request and is timely because enrollment numbers in Scotland were not sustainable

“The main purpose of the youth centre is to offer a drop-in judgement free space for youth to hang out with friends, use various technologies, learn new activities and be active,” explains Suzie Keczan, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the County of Brant.

The Youth Centre features a drop-in space upstairs at the Syl Apps Community Centre on Tuesdays with video games, ipads, Netflix, etc , as well as turf time from 4 pm to 5 pm. During the first month open, the Recreation staff will be soliciting feedback from attendees to find out what activities they’re interested in and to collect suggestions for special theme nights and future guest speakers.

Youth who participate in the survey, available at the Youth Centre, will be entered into a draw where one lucky winner will receive a gift card at the end of November (see the youth centre for more details)

“Our hope is to build the Youth Centre with the youth themselves, giving them the opportunity to be involved with decisions and ideas using a community development and community building lens, through this we hope to better capture youth needs in the County of Brant,” said Keczan.

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BRANT YOUTH CENTRE – EVERY TUESDAY

At the Syl Apps Community Centre - 51 William Street in Paris from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm –all youth are welcome to check it out.

Aries: March 21 - April 19 (Fire) –Someone is going to try to make you look bad this week. They have a grudge against you because you hurt their feelings. All you can do is be nice to people and watch your back closely They do not have the power to do any damage to you physically, just emotionally

Taurus: April 20 - May 20 (Earth) –

You are planning adventures out in your head Some are very doable The trip you keep envisioning needs to happen for you. You need to create something to look forward to because your work and love life are becoming very boring Time to spice things up

Gemini: May 21 - June 20 (Air) –

You have become the person that seems to have to compromise in your life No more nice person for you this week You will stick up for yourself at work and demand changes at home Things need to be different for you or you are going to snap out and have a breakdown.

Cancer: June 21 – July 22 22 (Water) You find yourself daydreaming all day long This is your week to clear out things emotionally You are ready to tell everyone around you what you think You have great big plans but cannot find the motivation to start anything Look for a muse instead and tell them all your dreams.

Leo: July 23 - August 22 (Fire) –

You take one step forward and two back lately. This is starting to make you feel negative in your career and love life These setbacks are not to derail you or make you accept less, instead it is to push you to all you want and deserve Do not stop now

Virgo: August 23 - September 22 (Earth) – You will be deep in thought all week, evaluating all areas in your life You will think about commitments and work and even moving You are craving excitement and change and if the world around you cannot provide it, then you will make it happen yourself.

Libra: September 23 - October 22 (Air) - Events have shaken you and changed your whole outlook on life You are standing still and unsure what your next step should be. Do not start to doubt yourself now, this is part of a bigger plan to get you back on track with your life path You asked for this shake up

Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 (Water) – You will be very insightful this week; like a detective with high intuition You will see things and know things before anyone else around you This is a great gift to have, use it to get some things you have been wanting in your life for a while Do not overthink it, just trust it

Sagittarius: November 22December 21 (Fire) – You get called out on your bad behaviour; you do not react well to this and then spend a couple days trying to backpedal. Fact is, you’re right, everyone has bad behaviour, but you only have control of yours Remember it’s not about what it is, it’s about the reaction to the what

Capricorn: December 22 - January 19 (Earth) – You are thinking hard and long about all your recent life choices and where you want to be in two years from now You feel that you have to fix things in the present so you can have the future you want Your love, your career, your health, nothing will be safe from your overthinking this week.

Aquarius: January 20 – February 18 (Air) – You feel ready this week Now just to decide what exactly you're ready for! This excess energy you're carrying can be a blessing or a curse depending if you find an outlet for it If you do not, your relationship will have a falling out and you will only cause drama.

Pisces: February 19 - March 20 (Water) – Time to find the good in all the bad You will have to look hard this week, but I promise it is there and you have the willpower to change things in your life to positive outcomes. Do not stop until you find the light you've been stuck in the dark far too long

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